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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.17, 2,196.26 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.17, 2,196.26 and 368.54 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.17 : 2,196.26 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.17/2,196.26 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.17x = 2,196.26 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.17x = 809,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,417.77/1,464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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